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IT Engineer

Ethos · Remote US · Remote

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About Ethos

Get an instant life insurance quote online today! Ethos makes life insurance easy by offering you a dependable quote in seconds. Backed by General Catalyst and Sequoia.

About the role

As an IT Engineer, you'll lead the design and evolution of our cloud-first IT environment, building scalable, secure, and highly efficient systems that support the entire organization. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to implement modern IT solutions, strengthen security posture, and drive operational excellence through automation and thoughtful system design.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in IT Engineering, Systems Administration, or a related role in a cloud-first environment
  • Proven experience managing and supporting SaaS-based IT infrastructure at scale
  • Security-first mindset with hands-on experience applying security best practices across IT systems and processes
  • Experience managing and supporting macOS and Windows endpoints in a modern device management environment
  • Deep expertise in Google Workspace administration, with a strong focus on Gmail/email management, including routing, security, and deliverability
  • Hands-on experience managing email security platforms such as Proofpoint (or equivalent)
More about this role

Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. With its robust three-sided technology platform, Ethos is transforming the life insurance experience for consumers, agents, and carriers alike. Ethos offers instant, accessible products and a seamless online process that requires no medical exams and just a few health questions; it eliminates traditional barriers, making it easier than ever for everyone to protect their families. Ethos is redefining how life insurance is bought, sold, and underwritten.

As an IT Engineer, you'll lead the design and evolution of our cloud-first IT environment, building scalable, secure, and highly efficient systems that support the entire organization. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to implement modern IT solutions, strengthen security posture, and drive operational excellence through automation and thoughtful system design. We value proactive problem solving, technical leadership, and a security-first approach, and you’ll play a key role in shaping our internal standards, frameworks, and IT strategy.

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